Chapel Hill, TN Road Trips
Chapel Hill, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 11 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 158 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Chapel Hill, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
404.3 mi
Johnson City, TN
Quickest Drive
32m
Middleburg, TN
Plan Around Chapel Hill, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Chapel Hill, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Chapel Hill, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Chapel Hill, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Johnson City, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Knoxville, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Chattanooga, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Nashville, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Memphis, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Franklin, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Jackson, TN
Chapel Hill, TN to Middleburg, TN
Driving from Chapel Hill, TN
On average, trips departing from Chapel Hill, TN run 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 404 miles (7h 33m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Chapel Hill, TN include Johnson City, TN (404.3 mi, 7h 33m), Knoxville, TN (299.9 mi, 5h 38m), Chattanooga, TN (245.9 mi, 4h 41m), Murfreesboro, TN (147.3 mi, 2h 53m), and Nashville, TN (120.7 mi, 2h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 158-mile trip from Chapel Hill, TN, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes leaving Chapel Hill, TN and 1 routes heading into Chapel Hill, TN, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 404 miles.
The longest mapped route from Chapel Hill, TN covers 404 miles and takes approximately 7h 33m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.
The average route from Chapel Hill, TN runs about 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 158-mile trip from Chapel Hill, TN costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Chapel Hill, TN include Johnson City, TN, Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Chapel Hill, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,531
Median Income
$77,826
Median Home Value
$276,700
Median Age
44.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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